Government - State (Government & Defence) Temporary Full-time role is available until June 2028Ongoing training and career development supportBased in Dubbo (Sydney location may be considered) with flexible work arrangementsSalary - Clerk Grade 11/12 - $139,787 - $161,663 pa plus Superannuation and annual leave loadingThe Department of Communities and Justice acknowledges lived experience and how it contributes to the valuable work we do with the community.
We strongly encourage and support applications from people who are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. While all applications are welcome, once we have determined through merit-based assessment which candidates meet the pre-established standards of the role, we will select the candidate who is also of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to lead the development of a Remote Housing Strategy to support better outcomes for Aboriginal people in the Murdi Paaki Region.
Join the AHO Remote Housing Strategy team and enjoy working within a small team who are committed to delivering impactful change and meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal people in the Murdi Paaki region. Your program management skills will support the delivery of a remote housing strategy to achieve housing and related outcomes for local communities.
Your role As the Program Manager you will lead the team and manage contracts and relationships with community stakeholders providing strategic program management services to drive reform and directly contribute to better outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities in the Murdi Paaki region.
What you'll do Lead a team responsible for designing, developing, managing, and reporting on strategic programs, including implementing or overseeing coordination of program implementation to meet client service delivery needs, ensuring the use of project management methodologies and processes to deliver consistent high-quality outcomes.Engage and consult with Aboriginal and Government stakeholders to identify emerging issues and initiate and enable the development of programs which align with service delivery needs and achieve desired outcomes.Apply an expert understanding of internal policies, regulations, and contract management to ensure compliance, good practice, and delivery of outcomes.Provide proactive and evidence-based expert advice and reports to the business unit leader, Director, and/or the Chief Executive to ensure the business impacts are considered.Seek out and actively manage key internal and external stakeholder relationships based on open and regular discussion and feedback to ensure effective interface between program development, planning, service design and policy implementation.Lead and drive team management, work planning, coaching and professional development initiatives to align resources and deliver priorities.Build commitment and engage with diverse stakeholders in Aboriginal communities and Government to ensure reform programs and initiatives include widespread consultation and encourage a cooperative approach.Drive and implement a program design focus that ensures culture and co-design remain at the centre of our work.Lead the development of a remote housing strategy and develop business cases for investment to implement the strategy.Be flexible, and adaptive to changing needs, and represent the requirements of diverse client groups.What we're looking for Our desired candidate will be experienced in:
Knowledge of OCHRE and Local Decision Making in NSWDemonstrated experience developing, reviewing, and writing policies in the areas of housing and/or human services.Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communitiesExcellent writing skills, including policy writing, preparing government briefs and business cases with the ability to influence and engage diverse audiences effectively.Valid NSW Driver's License; travel throughout far west NSW will be required.Communicating, consulting, and liaising effectively with a range of stakeholders and demonstrated experience in project/program management and policy development.Demonstrated high level organisational, contract and time management skills, with proven ability to work under pressure and deliver results.What We Offer We offer a variety of benefits, including:
Learning and development opportunities, including ongoing support and mentoring from senior members that are invested in your personal and professional success.Competitive pay and conditionsFlexible working arrangements, including working from home and office.Access to a Fitness Passport membership.Are you ready to join us? Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close Wednesday 26th September 2024 11:59pm AEST.
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Justine Clark on 02 8688 0549 or via ******
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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